Editing Visual release hallucinations (section)

== Diagnosis ==
A variety of disciplines including optometry, ophthalmology, geriatric medicine, psychiatry, and neurology play a part in securing the diagnosis of CBS.<ref name=":0" /> Since CBS is not commonly recognized by all clinicians, it oftentimes goes misdiagnosed and identified as [[psychosis]], [[delirium]], or [[dementia]].<ref name=":1" /> As a result of this, it is estimated that almost 60% of CBS patients hesitate to notify their physicians.<ref name=":1" /> By focusing on the specific type of visual hallucination, one may find an accurate diagnosis.<ref name=":1" /> If a patient presents symptoms indicative of Charles Bonnet syndrome, basic laboratory examinations like metabolic panel and blood count tests, as well as neuroimaging, may aid in an accurate diagnosis.<ref name=":1" />